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MINNEAPOLIS, July 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — To commemorate the return of Valspar Corporation’s headquarters to the historic Mill District area in Minneapolis, the Valspar Foundation today announced $65,000 in grants to five non-profit organizations: MacPhail Center for Music, Mill City Museum, Minnesota Center for Book Arts, the Mill City Farmers Market and the Guthrie Theater. […]

MINNEAPOLIS, June 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Valspar Foundation announced $64,000 in scholarship awards to 32 exceptional students pursuing postsecondary education. The Valspar Scholarship program recognizes scholastic and community achievement by the daughters and sons of Valspar employees, awarding $2,000 on a competitive basis. “Valspar is pleased to support these exemplary students who have demonstrated […]

MINNEAPOLIS, June 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Valspar Corporation announced that its board of directors has elected David R. Lumley to serve as a director of the corporation, effective June 10, 2015. Lumley, 60, was appointed to serve on the board’s Audit committee. “Dave brings strong experience and a track record of success serving global […]

MINNEAPOLIS, June 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Valspar Corporation today announced that it completed the previously announced acquisition of the performance coatings businesses of Quest Specialty Chemicals, Inc., which include automotive refinish and industrial coatings. The acquired businesses had 2014 sales of approximately $190 million. Financial terms were not disclosed. The Valspar Corporation announced on […]

MINNEAPOLIS, May 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Valspar Corporation has been honored with a “Supplier Excellence Award for Best Quality” by Rexam Beverage Can North America, a leading global manufacturer of beverage cans. Valspar provides Rexam with a complete line of basecoats, overvarnishes and inside sprays for beverage can bodies, as well as beverage end […]

MINNEAPOLIS, May 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — After extensive line trials, Maersk Container Industry’s factory in Dongguan has begun full production of dry containers coated with Valspar Aquaguard®, a zinc-free waterborne coating solution that provides industry-leading protection against corrosion. Maersk and Valspar began trial production in 2014 at this facility in southern China, one of the […]

MINNEAPOLIS, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL) has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2014 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. Valspar was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality […]

CHICAGO, April 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Valspar, the nation’s most widely distributed paint brand, has been named a 2014 Vendor of the Year by Ace Hardware Corporation for its superior commitment and service to the retailer. Valspar has been a supplier to Ace for decades and the partnership accelerated in December, 2012, when Valspar agreed […]

MINNEAPOLIS, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Valspar Corporation announces the expansion of its production capability for the Valspar Pipeclad® family of fusion-bonded epoxy powder products in Europe. In April, Valspar began expanded manufacturing of Pipeclad products at its Thouars, France facility to meet growing global demand. “Investing in the increased production of Valspar Pipeclad globally […]

Investment increases waterborne coatings capabilities at new Tianjin facility MINNEAPOLIS, April 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL) announced that it has opened a new advanced manufacturing center in Tianjin, China to serve customers with a wide range of innovative paints and coatings products. “Valspar has experienced strong growth in China as customer demand […]